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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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